Pressure Builds on India's 10-Minute Delivery Model
The hyper-fast delivery model of apps like Blinkit and Zepto is under strain as heavy investments in dark stores face sustainability challenges. Explore the future of instant commerce in India.
The hyper-fast delivery model of apps like Blinkit and Zepto is under strain as heavy investments in dark stores face sustainability challenges. Explore the future of instant commerce in India.
A 25-year-old Zepto delivery partner was killed in a bus crash in Hyderabad. The incident sparks outrage and calls for justice amid gig economy safety concerns. Full details inside.
Quick commerce giant Zepto introduces in-app UPI payments, eliminating redirects to third-party apps. This move mirrors rivals Swiggy and Zomato, streamlining user experience ahead of its potential ₹11,000 crore IPO.
Beauty & personal care is now a $100M/month quick commerce driver in India, growing 160% YoY. Discover how instant delivery is reshaping beauty shopping.
Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal defends quick commerce, framing it as a social mirror. As protests erupt and new labour codes emerge, the debate on gig work intensifies. Read the full analysis.
UPI payments closed 2025 at a new high with 2,163 crore transactions in December. Discover the full NPCI data, growth trends, and what it means for India's digital economy. Read more.
India's quick commerce sector, led by Blinkit, Instamart & Zepto, faces a tougher 2026 despite explosive growth. Giants Amazon & Flipkart enter, forcing focus on unit economics & profitability. Read more.
UPI achieved historic highs in 2025 with 228 billion transactions worth ₹300 trillion. December 2025 saw 21.6 billion transactions. Discover the drivers and future of India's payment revolution.
New Year's Eve 2024 saw a massive spike in quick commerce orders across India. From last-minute iPhones and gold coins to celebratory grapes, platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart delivered the party. Discover the top trends.
Gig workers for Blinkit and Zepto strike over intense 10-minute delivery pressures, but services see limited disruption. Explore the human cost behind instant commerce.
Food delivery platforms Swiggy and Zomato announce increased festive payouts for delivery partners as unions call for a nationwide strike on December 31, demanding better wages and conditions.
Bengaluru's massive order of 88 lakh units of Nandini milk through quick commerce platform Zepto in 2025 highlights a major consumer trend. Discover the details and what this means for urban shopping habits in India.
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed for a $1.22 billion IPO with SEBI. This move could make it India's first publicly listed instant delivery company. Read more about its financials and market strategy.
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed draft papers with Sebi for a ₹11,000 crore IPO, eyeing a 2025 listing. This could make it one of India's youngest listed startups. Read more.
Quick commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed draft papers with SEBI for a massive IPO aiming to raise up to Rs 11,000 crore. The startup, valued at $7 billion, joins a wave of Indian tech listings. Read more.
Quick-commerce giant Zepto has confidentially filed for a massive Rs 11,000 crore IPO with Sebi, aiming for a 2025 listing. The $7 billion startup could be India's youngest public company.
Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to pre-file its draft IPO papers with SEBI confidentially this Friday, eyeing a stock market debut next year. This could make it one of India's youngest listed startups. Read more.
India's digital payments surge is uneven. Maharashtra's per-capita UPI use is 7x Bihar's, revealing a deep digital split. Explore the state-wise data and what it means for India's economy.
Quick commerce giant Zepto is set to confidentially pre-file its draft IPO papers with SEBI on Friday, eyeing a 2025 listing. Read about its funding, valuation, and path to becoming one of India's youngest listed startups.
Skip ordinary presents this Christmas. Discover 5 practical tech gadgets from Blinkit, Zepto & Instamart that offer lasting value. From earbuds to smartwatches, find useful gifts delivered fast.
NPCI introduces a central portal for managing UPI autopay mandates, enhancing transparency and portability to curb dark patterns. Learn how this empowers Indian consumers.
Bengaluru's delivery scene in 2025 saw extremes: massive Rs 68,600 tips on Instamart & the rise of Rs 10 micro-carts. Discover the city's changing consumer habits.
Running low on bank balance? Learn how to link your credit card to UPI apps like Google Pay, PhonePe for seamless transactions. Step-by-step guide inside.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI biometric authentication for Android users, enabling PIN-free transactions up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition for faster, more secure payments.
Amazon India launches biometric authentication for UPI payments, enabling faster, password-free checkouts. This move aims to boost digital payment security and convenience for millions of users.
Explore why major Indian startups like PhonePe, Zepto, Razorpay, and Meesho are moving their headquarters back to India, driven by booming IPOs and economic growth. Discover the key factors behind this strategic shift.
UK fintech Revolut plans to disrupt India's cross-border payments, targeting travel, education, and freelancers. CEO Paroma Chatterjee details strategy for 20M users by 2030.
PM Modi & Jordan's King Abdullah II forge stronger ties, target $5 billion bilateral trade in 5 years, and reaffirm a united stance against terrorism. Read about the key agreements.
TTD EO Anil Kumar Singhal directs officials to install UPI kiosks & QR codes in 60 temples, fast-track 5,000 new temples, and modernize staff quarters. Key decisions from Tirupati review meeting.
Kerala's State Central Library in Thiruvananthapuram lacks UPI payments and modern shelves, causing student inconvenience. Despite high demand, govt delays funds and digital shift. Read more.